LIU STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Jael Nelson

Class of 2024

Major: Biochemistry

Jael is a Junior, Biochemistry student in the Honors program. Her interests include listening to reggae music and watching movies. As an international student from Kingston, Jamaica, Jael saw that there was a need to increase awareness of Caribbean culture on campus. This led her to create the Caribbean Student Association. Through her leadership, she has organized numerous events that highlight Caribbean culture on campus including language programs, speaker series, and panels that discuss how to overcome barriers. Jael is the 2023 recipient of the LIU Women’s Gala Diversity and Inclusivity Award.

Matthew Young

Class of 2023

Major: Nursing

Matthew is a Senior in the Nursing Program. His hobbies include video editing, baking, working out, traveling, and playing with his 4 dogs! Matthew was previously a Resident Advisor and Orientation Leader. He is also an active member of the Student Nurses’ Association, and is hoping to pursue his nursing career in his home state of Florida.

Shivani Vaidya

Class of 2023

Major: Business Finance

Shivani is a Senior, studying Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She is an avid basketball fan, enjoys a cold brew in the morning, is passionate about cooking, and enjoys listening to podcasts. Shivani is a member of the 20222023 Resident Advisor and Orientation Leader team. She has previously served in leadership roles as the Head Sector Analyst for the LIU Student Investment Fund, SGA Sophomore Governor, SGA Executive Vice President, and currently serves as the President of the Student Government Association.

Malina Medeiros

Class of 2023

Major: Accountancy

Since the beginning of her journey, Malina has engaged in numerous community-focused opportunities such as the FirstYear Service Experience - a program designed to introduce incoming student leaders to community service and volunteer programs. Malina was elected as LIU’s 2022 Homecoming Royalty and began serving as the Student Chair of the Inclusion & Equity Council. In this role, Malina collaborates with her peers to educate the LIU community on celebrating the identities and values of all students. As a senior Resident Assistant and Orientation Leader, Malina has welcomed the next generation of Sharks and provided resources to acclimate incoming students.

Rebecca Margolin

Class of 2024

Major: Business Administration

Rebecca has been a member and leader of the Honors College Program and Dean’s Scholars Program since the beginning of her LIU journey. Not only is she a member of these programs. Rebecca is the Junior Class Representative for the Honors Program Student Council. She is also a Student Ambassador for the Dean’s Scholars Program where she connects with prospective students. She has achieved numerous academic accolades, including the distinction of being named to the dean’s list, receiving the Distinguished Scholars Award and being recognized as a T. Denny Sanford Scholar. Rebecca is also part of the Nationally Award-Winning LIU Dance Team.

Simran Kohli

Class of 2023

Major: Biology

Simran has been a member of the Honors College Program since the beginning of her LIU journey. Simran is extremely involved in many aspects of campus life as she is a Pre-Health Club Officer, the CoPresident of Smile Train Club, a biology tutor, and chemistry teaching assistant. Academically she is a member of the Tri-Beta National Honors Society and performs biology research in the laboratory of Dr. Karin Melkonian. Her involvement, academic success, and hard work at LIU allowed for Simran to be accepted into many dental schools including NYU, Touro, UMD, VCU, USC, and she will be attending Stony attending Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in Fall 2023.

Anthony Vincent

Class of 2023

Major: Data Analytics & Strategic Business Intelligence

Men’s ice hockey forward and alternate captain Anthony Vincent was selected as a nominee for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, presented annually to college hockey’s top player. Anthony scored a team-high 37 points for the Sharks this season, tallying 17 goals and 20 assists. In addition, he signed an amateur tryout contract with the American Hockey League’s San Jose Barracuda, becoming the program’s second-ever player to reach the AHL and first to sign at this level directly out of LIU.